Does using a low-calorie sweetener help people who lose weight not to put it back on again?
Research suggests that low-calorie sweeteners may facilitate the long-term maintenance of reduced body weight when used as part of a multidisciplinary weight control program that includes diet, exercise and behavior modification. Higher amounts of sweetener consumption also leads to greater amounts of weight loss during the weight-loss program. Low-calorie sweeteners may aid long-term weight management by satisfying the desire for sweetness and controlling appetite without over-consumption of sucrose and/or fat. They may also have reduced the desire for sweets simply by providing a feeling of sweet satisfaction.
